Convert DOC to Properties
Max file size 100mb.
DOC vs Properties Format Comparison
| Aspect | DOC (Source Format) | Properties (Target Format) |
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| Format Overview |
DOC
Microsoft Word Binary Document
Binary document format used by Microsoft Word 97-2003. Proprietary format with rich features but closed specification. Uses OLE compound document structure. Still widely used for compatibility with older Office versions and legacy systems. Legacy Format Word 97-2003 |
Properties
Java Properties File
Simple text-based format for storing key-value pairs in Java applications. Primarily used for configuration and internationalization (i18n). Uses ISO-8859-1 encoding by default with Unicode escape sequences. Native support in Java's java.util.Properties class. Java Native i18n Support |
| Technical Specifications |
Structure: Binary OLE compound file
Encoding: Binary with embedded metadata Format: Proprietary Microsoft format Compression: Internal compression Extensions: .doc |
Structure: Key=value pairs, one per line
Encoding: ISO-8859-1 or UTF-8 Format: Java standard format Compression: None (plain text) Extensions: .properties |
| Syntax Examples |
DOC uses binary format (not human-readable): [Binary Data] D0CF11E0A1B11AE1... (OLE compound document) Not human-readable |
Properties uses simple key=value syntax: # Application configuration app.name=My Application app.version=1.0.0 # Database settings db.host=localhost db.port=5432 db.username=admin # Internationalization greeting.hello=Hello greeting.goodbye=Goodbye # Unicode example message.welcome=Welcome \u4F60\u597D |
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| Version History |
Introduced: 1997 (Word 97)
Last Version: Word 2003 format Status: Legacy (replaced by DOCX in 2007) Evolution: No longer actively developed |
Introduced: Java 1.0 (1996)
Current Version: Java Properties API Status: Stable, widely used Evolution: XML Properties added in Java 1.5 |
| Software Support |
Microsoft Word: All versions (read/write)
LibreOffice: Full support Google Docs: Full support Other: Most modern word processors |
Java: java.util.Properties (native)
Spring: @PropertySource, @Value IDEs: IntelliJ, Eclipse, NetBeans Editors: Any text editor |
Why Convert DOC to Java Properties?
Converting DOC documents to Java Properties format is essential for Java developers who need to transform configuration documentation or translation guides into usable .properties files. This format is the standard for Java application configuration and internationalization.
Java Properties files are the backbone of configuration in Java applications, from simple desktop apps to enterprise Spring Boot applications. The format uses simple key=value pairs that can be easily loaded using Java's built-in Properties class or Spring's property injection features.
For internationalization projects, Properties files serve as resource bundles, storing translations for different locales. Converting translation documentation from Word documents to Properties format enables direct use in Java applications without manual transcription.
Key Benefits of Converting DOC to Properties:
- Java Native: Direct support via java.util.Properties class
- Spring Integration: Works with Spring Boot's application.properties
- i18n Ready: Perfect for localization resource bundles
- Simple Format: Easy to read, edit, and maintain
- IDE Support: Syntax highlighting in all Java IDEs
- Version Control: Plain text works perfectly with Git
Practical Examples
Example 1: Application Configuration
Input DOC file (config.doc):
Application Configuration Guide Server Settings Server Host: localhost Server Port: 8080 Context Path: /api Database Configuration Database URL: jdbc:postgresql://localhost:5432/mydb Database Username: admin Database Password: secret123 Connection Pool Size: 10
Output Properties file (application.properties):
# Server Settings server.host=localhost server.port=8080 server.context-path=/api # Database Configuration database.url=jdbc:postgresql://localhost:5432/mydb database.username=admin database.password=secret123 database.pool.size=10
Example 2: Translation File
Input DOC file (translations.doc):
English Translations Common Messages Welcome Message: Welcome to our application Goodbye Message: Thank you for visiting Error Message: An error occurred Button Labels Submit Button: Submit Cancel Button: Cancel Save Button: Save Changes
Output Properties file (messages_en.properties):
# Common Messages message.welcome=Welcome to our application message.goodbye=Thank you for visiting message.error=An error occurred # Button Labels button.submit=Submit button.cancel=Cancel button.save=Save Changes
Example 3: Spring Boot Configuration
Input DOC file (spring_config.doc):
Spring Boot Application Settings Application Application Name: MySpringApp Active Profile: production Logging Log Level: INFO Log File: /var/log/myapp.log Security JWT Secret: my-super-secret-key Token Expiry: 3600
Output Properties file (application.properties):
# Application spring.application.name=MySpringApp spring.profiles.active=production # Logging logging.level.root=INFO logging.file.name=/var/log/myapp.log # Security security.jwt.secret=my-super-secret-key security.jwt.expiry=3600
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is a Java Properties file?
A: A Properties file is a simple text format used in Java for configuration and internationalization. It stores key-value pairs, one per line, using the syntax key=value. Java's java.util.Properties class provides native support for reading and writing these files.
Q: How are keys formatted in the output?
A: Keys are converted to lowercase with dots as separators (hierarchical naming). Spaces are replaced with dots or hyphens. For example, "Database Host" becomes "database.host". This follows common Java conventions.
Q: How does encoding work?
A: Traditional Properties files use ISO-8859-1 encoding with Unicode escape sequences (\uXXXX) for non-ASCII characters. Modern Java (9+) also supports UTF-8 Properties files using the Properties.load(Reader) method.
Q: Can I use this for Spring Boot?
A: Absolutely! The output format is compatible with Spring Boot's application.properties. Keys are formatted following Spring's naming conventions (lowercase with dots), making them ready for @Value injection or @ConfigurationProperties binding.
Q: How are special characters handled?
A: Special characters like backslash, colon, and equals sign in values are automatically escaped. Unicode characters are converted to escape sequences (\uXXXX) to ensure compatibility with all Java versions.
Q: Can I use this for resource bundles?
A: Yes! The output is perfect for Java resource bundles used in internationalization. You can create separate files for each locale (messages_en.properties, messages_fr.properties) and load them using ResourceBundle.getBundle().
Q: What about multi-line values?
A: Multi-line values in Properties files use backslash continuation. Long text from DOC files can be split across multiple lines with a trailing backslash on each continued line.